Abel Tasman OTB Marahau

Amazing Abel Tasman beaches and bush - enough said! I always try and run this at the end of day when the track is not as busy. I often head there after work from Nelson, and can do this run in enough daylight if I am on the track by 6pm in summer. I ran this in mid-March and needed a head torch for the last 20min. This is a run all trail runners must do if you are are in the Nelson/Tasman area. Very accessible. If you prefer to not do the OTB and you have more time, you can get a water taxi to drop you further north and run back to Marahau.

Transport and parking:

You can take buses from Nelson, not sure the timing.

Distance from Marahau:

1 km

Driving time from Marahau:

5 minutes

Dog friendly:

Unknown

Landowner permission required:

No

Navigation Rating:

Easy.

Cellphone Coverage:

Patchy.

Suggested Gear List:

Short-sleeved thermal top, Windproof jacket, Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Cellphone, Map

Availability of Water:

Nil, take your own

Seasonality Issues:

All season track. Take a rain jacket all year around, as when it rains it can come down heavy!

Park Cafe
Start of track, great for a beer and post run dinner/lunch.